Sales Agronomist II - Buckeye, AZ

Wilbur-Ellis•Buckeye, AZ

10d•$58,200 - $77,540•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Agronomist II will be responsible for managing existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory, assisting customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, and maintaining and developing profitable customer relationships. This role involves identifying new key customers, understanding their business, determining their needs, and supporting the team to achieve sales goals and growth. The position also includes assisting with territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, following credit policies, managing risks, and coordinating an annual business plan to optimize growth and profitability. The Sales Agronomist II will be the primary customer contact for deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications, escalating issues to management as needed. They will also implement marketing and sales plans, meet sales goals, and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.

Requirements

3+ years of experience
Ability to work independently
Willingness to travel throughout territory and to periodic sales meetings
Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid)
Developing a working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices
Proficient with computers utilizing Microsoft Office and Windows applications
Agronomy/Agribusiness degree
Utilize Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and digital collaboration tools to effectively manage customer relationships, territory activities, and business communications
Apply data, reporting tools, and sales analytics to support forecasting, business planning, and data-driven decision making
Demonstrate adaptability in learning and using emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve productivity and customer engagement
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Physically able to endure outdoor climates including hot or cold weather extremes

Responsibilities

Manage existing and attract new customers within sales territory.
Assist customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs.
Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships.
Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs, and support team to achieve sales goals and growth.
Assist with territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
Follow credit policies and manage risks for the company.
Coordinate an annual business plan that optimizes growth and profitability for the territory and gains the manager’s approval.
Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
Be the primary customer in contact regarding deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications, bringing issues to the attention of management.